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Chat & Social => The Bar - General Chat => Topic started by: Colin 009 on April 30, 2006, 00:43:44

Title: Two batterys
Post by: Colin 009 on April 30, 2006, 00:43:44

Have a Red Optima fitted already, want to fit a second battery to run lights and later a winch, would another red top be ok or do I need a yellow one.

Title: Two batterys
Post by: Damonski on April 30, 2006, 05:17:02

Depends on your winch use, but I would go for a yellow.

Title: Two batterys
Post by: Budgie on April 30, 2006, 11:39:53

The yellow tops are built as Deep Cycle batteries, meaning that they can be run flat and recherged without effecting the battery too much. Optima quote upto 350 cycles!  :wink:
The red tops are starter batteries and, although a more powerful battery,  are not made to be run flat too many times before they are knackered.

For the use you're looking for, is there a chance that the battery could be run flat, when winching, running a cool box & lights etc? If so than a yellow top or other deep cycle battery would be in order.  :wink:

Search around though cos prices differ by upto £100!!  :shock:

Title: Two batterys
Post by: Colin 009 on April 30, 2006, 13:51:06

Thanks for the info guys. will on the look out for a yellow top now.